9th IWA Specialist Conference on NOM

We are pleased to welcome you to the 23rd Meeting of the International Humic Substances Society (IHSS) and the 9th IWA Specialist Conference on Natural Organic Matter (NOM), taking place jointly in Brno, Czechia, from 23–28 August 2026.

Building on the strong legacy of IHSS 2024 and NOM8, this landmark event will bring together leading scientists, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to advance understanding of natural organic matter.

The scientific program will highlight:

• New advances in NOM characterisation and its role in environmental processes

• Innovative technologies for water treatment and sustainable resource management

• Cross-disciplinary perspectives connecting soil, water, and aquatic systems

• Emerging challenges and frontiers shaping the future of environmental science

By encouraging collaboration across disciplines, this joint conference will provide a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and inspiration.

We warmly invite you to join us in Brno for a week of scientific excellence, networking, and collaboration.